My friend and I were enjoying dinner at a trendy downtown restaurant when something unexpected—and disturbing—happened. She suddenly paused, eyes fixed on her salad. At first, we assumed the tiny black specks sprinkled across the dish were chia seeds. But then… they started moving.
Shocked, I immediately called the waiter over.
Once we realized what we were actually looking at, we rushed straight to the hospital.
I’m sharing this experience to warn others—please be cautious when dining out. The full story continues below.
We had gone out for a quiet, pleasant evening. The restaurant had a cozy vibe, the food smelled amazing, and soft music played in the background. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary—until my friend’s meal arrived.
She had ordered a quinoa and avocado salad. It looked fresh and appetizing—until she froze, fork in mid-air.
“Do you see that?” she asked, pointing at the plate.
At first glance, the tiny black specks on the salad looked like spices or trendy toppings. But something felt off.
Then she said, “They’re moving…”
We leaned in closer—and instantly recoiled. The “chia seeds” were squirming. They weren’t seeds at all, but tiny, translucent eggs with dark centers. Insect eggs. Right there, mixed into the food.
Panic set in. We yelled for help. The waitstaff came rushing over, offering explanations we didn’t care to hear. We were already on the phone with emergency services, terrified about what we might have ingested.
My friend became nauseous—whether from fear or disgust, we couldn’t tell.
At the hospital, we were examined and given medication as a precaution. Doctors advised us to monitor for any symptoms. We also filed an official complaint against the restaurant.
Their response? Blaming a “technical error” or “bad supplier.” But at that point, the damage was done. Our trust—and our appetite—was gone.
To this day, whenever I see chia seeds, I flash back to that night. A peaceful dinner turned into a ho.rrifying memory.
